Translation Executive

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Translation Executive (Cambridge Region) £60,000 - £68,000 plus benefits

Reports to:

Cambridge Senior Translation Executive Directorate:
Research & Innovation

Contract:

12 month, Fixed-Term contract

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location:

Homebased, Cambridge (with the expectation for regular travel across your region circa 2/3 days per week). Closing date:
Sunday 1st November 2026 Recruitment process:
Initial screening call, followed by a competency-based interview including a case study task.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Research Horizons are looking for a Translation Executive to partner with researchers funded by Cancer Research UK to identify and develop research discoveries that can be translated into innovations that will impact the lives of cancer patients. We are looking for a candidate with excellent scientific judgement, aligned with good understanding of technology scouting within an oncology, medical or pharma environment, IP protection and management, as well as technology validation and progression towards the clinic.

You will work closely with CRUK-funded researchers and associated technology transfer offices Cambridge Enterprise, meaning that excellent interpersonal, relationship and stakeholder management skills are crucial.

Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) is the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), translating cutting edge innovations into effective treatments and diagnostics for cancer patients. With exclusive rights to CRUK’s annual investment of over £300 million in world class cancer research, we’re a powerful partner in the fight to conquer cancer. We’re currently the second largest oncology out‑licensor globally, and to date we’ve played an instrumental role in forming over 60 startup companies with $2.8 billion raised, and bringing 11 new cancer drugs to market, with 6 million doses administered to cancer patients all over the world.

Working with Cambridge Regional Translation Executive to develop S&E strategic initiatives. Responsibility for delivery of regional strategic objectives including a Cambridge Cancer Centre or University(s) to support the attainment of overall S&E targets. Play an active role as member of R&I regional groupings (CP, Research funding Manager, Institutes & Centres team, Engagement Manager, RBC etc.) Accountability for opportunity sourcing and translation of CRUK-funded resource at allocated Institute, Centre or University(s).

Play an active role in the management and development of regional translational project portfolio. Build and maintain strong, integrated relationships with senior management figures and CRUK-funded scientists at your specified major Centre/Institute/University(s). Develop a deep understanding of the research landscape at allocated CRUK site(s) and identify increased collaborative and translational funding opportunities to accelerate progress. With minimal line management input required, provide appropriate technology transfer services and manage intellectual property protection for portfolio projects in a timely manner.

Work collaboratively with colleagues from other S&E regions to proactively seek collaborative and synergistic interactions. Work in collaboration with internal colleagues focused in other CP core function teams to deliver on CP’s overall operations, performance and strategies;
Contribute to developing and implementing strategy to enhance and grow the entrepreneurial culture across CRUK-funded researchers, to maximise output of CRUK funding. Support CP, (including Cancer Tools) and R&I management with cross department activities as required. Provide…